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Candied Apples

In the early part of the 20th century, candied apples were doled
out to trick-or-treaters―perhaps as a reminder of the
old-time game of bobbing for apples.

When we prepared
these
Candied Apples in our Test Kitchens, we were won over by their
simple charm. In particular, we liked the way the cinnamon candy
coating complemented the sweetness and cool crunch of the fruit in
a classic flavor match. Our recipe uses cinnamon candies (Red Hots
are a good choice) instead of the cinnamon and red food coloring
used in other versions. The candies add a pleasant kick, too. We
call for Red Delicious apples, which are known for their mild
sweetness, but you can experiment with tart, juicy Granny Smith,
pippin, or McIntosh varieties.

Whatever apple you use, as Halloween goodies go, these sweet
tokens are low in fat and high in fiber, vitamins A and C, and the
antioxidant flavonoid quercetin. And best of all, their sweet-hot
flavor makes working your way down to the last bite a treat
indeed.